Ms. Helena

Head Teacher EC Meadow

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Head Teacher EC Meadow

Joined MCC in 2020.

After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College, Ms. Helena started as an assistant in the Infant Cove room. When the opportunity arose to pursue Montessori training for a credential, she enrolled in the training (CGMS) and became head teacher in the Early Childhood Meadow Room. Ms. Helena has a deep appreciation for Montessori philosophy and practice, both professionally and personally. She is the mother of son and twin daughters, all who attend MCC. A beloved member of our community, she serves as a coach and mentor for interns and assistants alike. Ms. Helena shares her love of music by infusing our EC curriculum with song and music, helping our EC children develop their presentation, rhythm, and vocal skills over a two- and three-year period, culminating in their graduation presentation.

• Education: Holds a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence with a concentration in music and psychology. Completed research on trauma-informed expressive art therapy and music’s role in language development.
• Credential: Holds her Montessori Early Childhood Credential.
• Training: Completed the 5-hour Foundations of Health and Safety training (SUNY Albany) and the “In Focus 13-hour Infant and Toddler Symposium” (AMS, Fall 2020). Attended the March 2021 and March 2023 AMS Conferences.
• Membership: Member of the American Montessori Society.
• Personal: Mother of a son and twin daughters, all who attend MCC.

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